Arch Manning comes up clutch as Texas makes final College Football Playoff case

In a thrilling Lone Star Showdown, the Texas Longhorns defeated the Texas A&M Aggies 20-17 at Darrell K. Royal Texas Memorial Stadium, handing the previously unbeaten Aggies their first loss of the season. Texas, now 9-3, overcame a 10-3 halftime deficit by scoring 17 unanswered points, aided by two fourth-quarter turnovers. Running back Wisner led the charge with a season-high 155 yards, including a pivotal 48-yard run. Quarterback Arch Manning, despite early struggles, completed six of his final seven passes and scored the game-clinching touchdown.

This victory bolsters Texas' case for a playoff spot, as they became the first team since 2019 LSU to defeat three top 10 opponents in a single season. The Longhorns' strength of schedule, ranked 5th nationally, and their performance against top teams, including a close loss to No. 1 Ohio State, are central to their playoff argument